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Innovating the Future: Recap of the Annual Domo-Layton Construction Data Analytics Hackathon
Imagine a place where the brightest minds converge for 48 hours, fueled by creativity, caffeine, and a drive to innovate. This is not a scene from the latest tech thriller but the reality at the David Eccles School of Business during our annual Domo-Layton Hackathon from 11/9-11/11/2023. The Information Systems Program at the David Eccles School of Business has long been a melting pot of innovation and real-world problem-solving. Through our enduring partnerships with DOMO and Layton Construction, we've bridged the gap between academia and industry, providing our students with unparalleled opportunities to shine in the data world. This [...]
Eccles celebrates first-gen students!
We celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Dayannually on Nov. 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. Currently, around 25% ofthe University of Utah's student body identifies as first-generation college students, and we were thrilled to recognize and appreciate these students here at Eccles. This year, we hosted two events: First-Gen Brag Board and Kick-Off and First-Gen Fest. We kicked off the week with a First-Gen Brag Board activity, where students were asked to fill out a prompt related to celebrating first-generation college students and the mentors who helped them [...]
Eccles community gathers to celebrate the impact of scholarships
Every fall, the David Eccles School of Business brings together donors and scholarship recipients to celebrate the tremendous impact of scholarships. This year, we were pleased to celebrate the $18 million in scholarship money awarded to more than 2,000 students at the Eccles School. This year’s Scholarship Celebration also recognized two distinguished donors, Jack and Melanie Elizondo, and the Pugh Family Foundation. The Elizondos are not only financial supporters of students at the Eccles School – they also serve as mentors in the First Ascent Program. Jack himself was a first-generation college student and understands first-hand the importance of mentorship [...]
